The organization in October hired Omar Garcia to coordinate communication, education and public advocacy. The goal is for STEER to be a one-stop location for all Eagle Ford issues, and the place that connects the industry with the community.

“As shale exploration continues, I know STEER will play a vital role in making sure communities have open lines of communication with their legislators and the oil and gas companies,” Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff said in a press release.